What: Inaugural Penn Law Sports Law Symposium When: Friday, February 28, 2014 Where: University of Pennsylvania Law School, Michael A. Fitts Auditorium About: The day-long discussion at the Inaugural Penn Law Sports Law Symposium will address the increasingly murky transition from amateur to professional status in sports. This timely issue impacts the legal, ethical, and socio-economic […]
For the third consecutive year, law students from around the country looking for a career in sports or entertainment law will have the opportunity to experience hands-on, practical-lawyer training in their given industry at the annual Great Lakes Sports and Entertainment Law Academy (GLSELA). Hosted on the campus of Cleveland-Marshall College of Law in conjunction […]
James Grant Sports, a global leader in management and professional services, recently announced its hiring of Jeremy D. Pond to Director of Communications. He will oversee all public relations and media for JGS clients in the United States. “We are thrilled to bring Jeremy into the James Grant Sports team,” said Lyle Yorks, JGS’s Global […]
At first glance, Richie Parker does not physically look like someone who could be an auto-racing engineer. Yet, despite being born with bilateral amelia — a birth defect in which limbs are not formed — Parker has surpassed all odds and then some. “Every step of the way in life, there have been people that […]
Tommy Sims is the Executive Vice President of Football Operations for Allegiant Athletic Agency in Knoxville, Tenn. He is also an NFLPA Certified Contract Advisor, where he is responsible for the recruitment and representation of football clients. A graduate of the University of Tennessee, Tommy was a four-year starter at defensive back and was selected […]
What: 5th Annual SPAD Speaker Summit When: Friday, February 28, 2014 Where: Brown and Williamson Club, Papa John’s Cardinal Stadium The University of Louisville’s sport administration program will feature ESPN’s Jemele Hill at its fifth annual SPAD Speaker Summit. The summit brings together professionals from the sports business industry for presentations and discussions in law, […]
Sports Business Journal Olympics writer, Tripp Mickle, recently chatted with Peter Carlisle, head of Octagon’s Olympic division at the 2014 Sochi Winter Olympics. Carlisle — most well-known for representing 18-time Olympic gold medalist Michael Phelps — represents a number of athletes at Sochi, including women’s snowboarder Jamie Anderson and men’s snowboarder Alex Deibold. Below are […]
It is safe to say that with everything that has occurred concerning the Miami Dolphins and the bullying incidents involving Richie Incognito and teammate Jonathan Martin, nothing should be considered a surprise anymore — even Incognito’s recent Twitter rants. Last Friday, Incognito supposedly deleted his Twitter account saying, “Goodbye, twitter. Be well. See you on […]
What: Harvard Law Sports and Entertainment Symposium When: Friday, February 21, 2014 Where: Harvard Law School, Wasserstein Hall Schedule 12:00 – 12:15 Weiler Awards 12:20 – 1:20 Keynote David Otunga, Harvard Law School Alumnus, WWE wrestler 1:30 – 2:30 Panel 1 — The Intersection Of Business & Law Jay Cohen, General Counsel, Dallas Cowboys Andy […]
The Cleveland Cavaliers are eyeing a well-known NBA sports agent to join its team, according to ESPN’s Marc Stein. The founder and CEO of Chicago-based Priority Sports, Mark Bartelstein, is on the Cavaliers’ radar as the franchise attempts to restructure its front-office staff. Priority Sports is regarded as one of the more elite firms in […]